Residential Program Nurse Monitor

Job Locations
US-MA-Framingham

Job ID

2018-4065

Type

Regular Full-Time

Number of Hours Per Week

40

Overview

Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff.

The Licensed Practical Nurse Monitor provides nursing services as defined in the LPN scope of practice and under the direction of the Director of Health Services.

Are you ready to make a difference?

Responsibilities

Provide individualized health care to program residents, promoting and maintaining a safe environment. Provide emergency first aid in the case of a medical crisis.

Monitor and evaluate the continuity and level of care provided, devising ideas for quality improvement when needed.

Coordinate referrals and intakes.

Provide on-site support to direct care staff and program managers by assisting in the development of strategies to address the special needs of individuals with a variety of acute and chronic health issues.

Oversee and review all aspects of caseload to include: review of documentation in medical record, maintenance of interdisciplinary team communication, and collaborative development and implementation of plans of care with the team.

Oversee the follow-up of consultations, test, and procedures in a timely manner.

Communicate and network with other health care professionals and providers within program communities to develop relationships and improve the care individuals receive from external providers.

Assist individuals and residential team with identified medical appointments, follow up, and discharges.

Implement, oversee, and audit medication management in accordance with agency and funder regulations.

Excellent written and verbal communication with individuals, families, funding sources, consultants, the community at large, and the program and administrative staff.

Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.

Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.

Advocates is an EOE/D/F/M/V.

Why Should I Consider a Career in Human Services?

Our Team members are dedicated to engaging and empowering individuals by forming lasting relationships, collaboratively achieving personal goals, offering creative solutions to everyday and complex situations, and actively listening. We exercise independent judgement and contribute to the overall success and benefit of the Team.

Is Human Services a Fit for Me?

Successful Team members are open-minded, eager and compassionate, and will exercise solid, independent judgement while fostering trustworthy relationships with the individuals that we serve. We put the individual first.